TODAIJI

Todaiji, Nara (2001)

Still the largest wooden building in the world at two-thirds its original size!

entrance gate, Todaiji, Nara (2001)

bronze lantern and architectural detail, Todaiji, Nara (2001)

roof brackets, Todaiji, Nara (2001)roof brackets, Todaiji, Nara (2001)

 

Buddhist imagery, Todaiji, Nara (2001)

 

Buddha's nostril, Todaiji, Nara (2001)

At the rear of the main alter area is a pillar with a hole at its base reproducing the size of the central image's nostril; those squeezing through it are thought to gain thereby perpetual happiness and good fortune.

wooden imagery, Todaiji, Nara (2001)wooden imagery, Todaiji, Nara (2001)

 

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Todaiji Daibutsu, Nara (2001)
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